a fillet of white fish stacked on a bed of vegetables and topped with grilled prawns

Stockman Hotel, Texas QLD

The Stockman Hotel is an iconic country pub in the town of Texas, Qld. It’s grand exterior gives an amazing first impression and it boasts a warm a friendly atmosphere with terrific service.

The pub hosts a bistro styled restaurant and whilst at first appearance, the menu seems to be typical pub grub, the in house chef and constantly changing chef specials are what really set this place apart from the rest.

A pile of triangle shaped tortilla chips with a bowl of tomato salsa in the background and text overlay reads Homemade Cheats Tortilla Chips

‘Cheats’ Tortilla Chips

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Crunchy, salty and easy homemade baked tortilla chips are perfect to snack on with salsa or guacamole! With only four ingredients, these cheats tortilla chips only take 15 minutes to make!

Alright, so we all agree that snacking is a necessity, right?! And when it comes to snacks, chips and dip have got to be a favourite! Well, today I’m going to show you a little hack to turn some leftover tortillas into crispy, salty and delicious tortilla chips that are so perfect with my Fresh Tomato Salsa!!

a bowl of fresh diced tomato and red onion salsa with two slices of lime on the side.

Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

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Calling all Mexican lovers! This fresh tomato salsa, or Pico de Gallo, is way better than any bottled store bought salsa. I must say this recipe did take some trial and error, but it was so worth it. It takes less than 5 minutes to make and there’s no cooking required!

two plates of creamy carbonara pasta with fresh parsley to garnish

Fettuccine Carbonara

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Fettuccine Carbonara is an easy and quick weeknight dinner! It’s a deliciously creamy pasta dish made with bacon, garlic, cream, Parmesan, eggs and served with Fettuccine pasta! It’s a simple meal the family will love!

Okay, so I love pasta. I really love it. I have actually been known to whip up a quick Spaghetti Marinara for breakfast…yeah. But today we are not talking about Marinara, we’re talking creamy and delicious Carbonara!

three mini pot pies on a wooden board.

Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies

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These Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies are the perfect comfort food for a cold winters night! Made with leftover roast chicken and puff pastry, these homemade pot pies are the perfect budget family dinner! 

Ahhh…chicken pot pies! I just love the smell of the crispy golden puff pastry filling the kitchen as they cook. Sometimes a good pie is all you need on a cold winters night – especially a mini chicken pot pie! And the best thing about this recipe? It is ridiculously cheap to make! And I mean cheap.

an overhead shot of a bowl of burrito beef, guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, cheese, sour cream and rice

Beef Burrito Bowls

These beef burrito bowls are a fresh and healthy Mexican-inspired dinner for any day of the week! Made with ground beef mince and served with homemade guacamole and a tomato and corn salsa for the perfect toppings, this recipe will be a hit with the whole family!

A while back, I posted a recipe for my Homemade Mexican Spice Mix; something we make all the time in my house. So today I thought I’d share with you my (and my sisters!) favourite way to use it!

a beetroot tarte tatin made with flakey puff pastry

Beetroot, Red Onion and Feta Tarte Tatin

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This Beetroot, Red Onion and Feta Tarte Tatin is a fresh and easy appetiser or light meal! The sweet, earthy flavours of the beetroot pair so well with the caramelised onion and salty feta cheese! This Tarte Tatin is sure to impress!

Can you believe it’s the first week of Spring already?! It is just starting to warm up here and the gardens are coming alive! It’s a wonderful time! And what better way to enjoy the start of a new season than with a tasty little treat?!